Civil Engineer – Land Development
Shape the places people live and work. Join as a Civil Engineer in Doylestown, PA, designing land development projects and growing your skills alongside experienced engineers.
Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
Work Arrangement: Office-based, with a flexible work model
Experience: Approximately 2–3 years; flexibility for strong candidates outside this range
Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
About the Role
We are looking for a Civil Engineer – Land Development for one of our clients.
You will work on the design of private subdivision and land development projects across residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The role involves working independently on smaller projects and supporting Senior Designers and Project Managers on larger projects.
What You Will Do
Prepare sketch plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway plans, and utility profile plans.
Support layout and design development throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist with subdivision and land development plan packages.
Prepare technical drawings, reports, and submissions, including supporting documentation and submission packages.
Review zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development regulations, stormwater management requirements, and other municipal and agency requirements affecting the design.
Support stormwater management design, stormwater calculations, and erosion and sediment control design.
Meet regularly with Project Managers to coordinate goals, schedules, and technical requirements.
Provide regular updates on assigned tasks.
Who You Are
Must-Have
Approximately 2–3 years of progressive experience in private subdivision and land development design, with hands-on civil engineering design experience. Strong candidates outside this range will also be considered.
Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, or roadway plans.
Fundamental understanding of stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Strong time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with Project Managers and Senior Designers.
Existing authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
Nice to Have
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.
Experience with Southeastern Pennsylvania land development projects.
Experience with subdivision and land development submissions, zoning and municipal ordinance review, and regulatory agency requirements.
Experience supporting projects from concept through permitting and approval.
Working knowledge of Hydroflow, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Benefits & Perks
Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for postgraduate education.
Professional licensing reimbursement.
Gym membership reimbursement.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Location
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Associate
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
